Trying to cancel The Washington Post? Avoid the runaround.
Can you cancel your The Washington Post subscription? Check eligibility and conditions
You can cancel a The Washington Post subscription at any time. There are no fixed-term contracts for standard digital or print subscriptions.
- Cancel anytime: Digital and print subscriptions can be ended whenever you choose.
- Where you subscribed determines how you cancel:
- Direct from WashingtonPost.com: You can self-cancel online through your account.
- Third-party platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon, Apple News, Google News): You must cancel through that platform’s subscription settings.
- Print/home delivery: Also cancellable at any time, either online (if linked to your account) or via customer care.
- No advance notice requirement: You just need to cancel before the next billing cycle to avoid another charge.
- No penalty for early cancellation: Ending an annual or promotional plan doesn’t trigger a fee.
How to cancel a The Washington Post subscription, service or order
If you subscribed directly on WashingtonPost.com (digital)
- Sign in and open My Post from the top-right menu.
- Go to Account / Subscription settings.
- Select Cancel subscription and follow the prompts.
- Confirm the cancellation and save the confirmation screen or email.
After cancelling, billing stops from the next cycle and your access continues until the end of the current paid period.
If you subscribed via an app or third party
Cancel through the same platform you used to subscribe:
- Apple App Store / Apple News: Cancel in your Apple ID subscriptions.
- Google Play / Google News: Cancel in Google Play > Payments & subscriptions.
- Amazon (Kindle or Amazon account): Cancel via Amazon’s Memberships & Subscriptions.
Deleting the app or your Washington Post account does not cancel billing. You must cancel the subscription itself.
If you have print or home delivery
- Sign in to My Post to manage/cancel your print subscription, or
- Contact Home Delivery Customer Care to request cancellation and confirm your final delivery date.
Final check
- Ensure you receive written confirmation (email or on-screen).
- Revisit your account later to confirm the status shows cancelled or set to end.
How long does a The Washington Post cancellation take?
- Cancel before renewal: To avoid another charge, cancel before your next billing date.
- After cancelling:
- Digital access continues until the end of the current paid period.
- There’s no immediate cutoff unless you cancel during a free trial.
- Monthly plans: Cancel any time up to the day before renewal to stop the next charge.
- Annual or multi-month plans: Cancel before the next renewal to prevent auto-renewal.
- Free trials: Cancel before the trial ends or it converts to a paid subscription.
- EU/UK/Quebec consumers: A 14-day cooling-off period applies for full refunds on new subscriptions (where required by law).
The Washington Post cancellation fees and final charges – what to expect
- No cancellation fee: There’s no penalty for cancelling.
- Current period charges stand: If a billing period has already started, that charge is typically not refunded.
- No clawbacks: Cancelling a discounted or annual plan doesn’t trigger extra fees or reclaim discounts.
- Watch for renewals: The most common unwanted charge happens when a subscription renews before cancellation is submitted.
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Consumer experiences with The Washington Post cancellations
Retention offers: During cancellation, discounted offers are often presented. You can decline and proceed.
Refunds by request: While not guaranteed, several subscribers report receiving prorated refunds after contacting support- especially for annual plans or immediate post-renewal cancellations.
Common mistake: Deleting the app or account without cancelling the subscription can lead to continued charges.
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